How to convert kilometres per hour to knots
kn = km/h × 0.5399568035
Example: 5 km/h × 0.5399568035 = 2.699784017 kn
Kilometers per Hour to Knots table
| Kilometers per Hour (km/h) | Knots (kn) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 km/h | 0.2699784 kn |
| 1 km/h | 0.5399568 kn |
| 2 km/h | 1.0799136 kn |
| 3 km/h | 1.6198704 kn |
| 4 km/h | 2.1598272 kn |
| 5 km/h | 2.699784 kn |
| 6 km/h | 3.2397408 kn |
| 7 km/h | 3.7796976 kn |
| 8 km/h | 4.3196544 kn |
| 9 km/h | 4.8596112 kn |
| 10 km/h | 5.399568 kn |
| 15 km/h | 8.0993521 kn |
| 20 km/h | 10.799136 kn |
| 25 km/h | 13.49892 kn |
| 30 km/h | 16.198704 kn |
| 40 km/h | 21.598272 kn |
| 50 km/h | 26.99784 kn |
| 75 km/h | 40.49676 kn |
| 100 km/h | 53.99568 kn |
| 250 km/h | 134.9892 kn |
| 500 km/h | 269.9784 kn |
| 1,000 km/h | 539.9568 kn |
About these units
Kilometers per Hour (km/h): Kilometres per hour (km/h) is the speed unit on road signs and speedometers in most of the world.
Knots (kn): A knot is one nautical mile per hour, exactly 1.852 km/h. Ships, aircraft and wind speeds at sea use knots.
Frequently asked questions
How many knots are in 1 kilometre per hour?
1 kilometre per hour (km/h) equals 0.5399568035 knots.
How do I convert km/h to kn?
Multiply the value in kilometres per hour by 0.5399568035. For example, 5 km/h × 0.5399568035 = 2.699784017 kn.
How do I convert knots back to kilometres per hour?
Multiply by 1.852 (or divide by 0.5399568035). 1 kn = 1.852 km/h.
What does km/h mean?
Kilometres per hour (km/h) is the speed unit on road signs and speedometers in most of the world.
Conversion factors come from exact international definitions (NIST SP 811, BIPM) where they exist. Results show up to 10 significant digits. Need every speed unit at once? Use the Speed Converter.